Phillies exclude trade deadline acquisitions from playoff roster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 2:35 PM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies revealed their Wild Card roster ahead of their series against the Atlanta Braves., none of the players acquired at the 2026 trade deadline, including Luis Arraez, Caleb Kilian, and Brooks Raley, made the roster. This absence highlights concerns surrounding Dave Dombrowski's trade strategy, with Raley, intended as a key bullpen addition, left off due to recent struggles. The Phillies aim to address their pitching depth as they prepare for Game 1.
- •Phillies announce Wild Card roster against the Braves on September 29, 2026.
- •Luis Arraez, Caleb Kilian, and Brooks Raley are absent from the playoff roster.
- •Tanner Banks, previously struggling, is included as a reliever.
- •Dave Dombrowski's trade deadline strategy faces scrutiny following these decisions.
- 2:35 PMYahoo Sports — Phillies playoff roster shows how Dave Dombrowski failed at MLB trade deadline
"The trade deadline for the Phillies was a total failure.
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